Autocross on 20th August 2005
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This is my personal experience from the day :
1. Slalom course
Steering control - my steering work was haphazard. Improved over the day with more practice of the push-pull method which I will try to use daily.
Throttle control - sometimes I am off throttle without realising it. After a few pointers and practice, I managed to maintain a constant RPM (4,000 in 1st gear, 3,000 in 2nd gear) when doing the slaloms.
Car control - going round the cones at constant RPM is not so easy. I think I didn't hit any cones. I keep on turning into left turns too early, which I was informed is a common "symptons" for RHD drivers.
2. Braking course
Brake pedal control - I managed to do one good run - no locks, no screech, no drama, hitting around 80+ kph. The chief instructor actually varies the position of the cones so that you don't "cheat" by looking for braking points on the ground.......basket!
The Kookaburra One actually lost traction on the run up when hitting 2nd gear, coz there is some loose gravel on that section. I may have flatspotted the tyres - the drive back in the Kookaburra was quite bumpy but there was no carbon fibre bits to break off like Kimi's
3. Handbrake turn
I think this was the most difficult course for most people, as none of us are the gung ho road racers who regularly pull handbrakes. I managed 1-2 good turns but the Kookaburra's handbrake is only good for 90 degree turns, the rest of the turn must use throttle to throw the tail out.
4. The autocross
Putting everything we learnt on the day plus more. The loose surface on certain sections means you can't power out at will and must be on your toes at all times. It was a straight forward course but as with most driving course, smoothness is rewarded.
Most didn't manage the handbrake turn, but we will close one eye for this round Next time there will be penalties involved or there will be a big signboard waiting for those that wants to bypass the handbrake turn box!
1. Slalom course
Steering control - my steering work was haphazard. Improved over the day with more practice of the push-pull method which I will try to use daily.
Throttle control - sometimes I am off throttle without realising it. After a few pointers and practice, I managed to maintain a constant RPM (4,000 in 1st gear, 3,000 in 2nd gear) when doing the slaloms.
Car control - going round the cones at constant RPM is not so easy. I think I didn't hit any cones. I keep on turning into left turns too early, which I was informed is a common "symptons" for RHD drivers.
2. Braking course
Brake pedal control - I managed to do one good run - no locks, no screech, no drama, hitting around 80+ kph. The chief instructor actually varies the position of the cones so that you don't "cheat" by looking for braking points on the ground.......basket!
The Kookaburra One actually lost traction on the run up when hitting 2nd gear, coz there is some loose gravel on that section. I may have flatspotted the tyres - the drive back in the Kookaburra was quite bumpy but there was no carbon fibre bits to break off like Kimi's
3. Handbrake turn
I think this was the most difficult course for most people, as none of us are the gung ho road racers who regularly pull handbrakes. I managed 1-2 good turns but the Kookaburra's handbrake is only good for 90 degree turns, the rest of the turn must use throttle to throw the tail out.
4. The autocross
Putting everything we learnt on the day plus more. The loose surface on certain sections means you can't power out at will and must be on your toes at all times. It was a straight forward course but as with most driving course, smoothness is rewarded.
Most didn't manage the handbrake turn, but we will close one eye for this round
Next time there will be penalties involved or there will be a big signboard waiting for those that wants to bypass the handbrake turn box!
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Thank you to OSF and the rest of the team for organizing this event, Miko and Sean for their advices and demos. Improved my car control and confidence after the session. Miko did a good job with the Volvo. I have to say it was a great autoX session even though it was a hot day. Respect to Vanilla Coke and Ah Lian for participating, you ladies are brave!
Thanks to skar19, Bmfive, for the pictures.
I love the Yellow Bird, Awesome car dude….. I didn’t know till I drove it. AarrrGGhh…. Sweet car.
Thanks to skar19, Bmfive, for the pictures.
I love the Yellow Bird, Awesome car dude….. I didn’t know till I drove it. AarrrGGhh…. Sweet car.
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OSF,Originally posted by OSFlanker@Aug 22 2005, 11:30 AM
I may have flatspotted the tyres - the drive back in the Kookaburra was quite bumpy but there was no carbon fibre bits to break off like Kimi's
I tot no tyre wear one this course........
& yes, you did flatspot them in front of us.....Necc,
full marks for trying and letting us hear the M3 rip! ( though it was not the most suitable car for this kinda work )
BM5,
Hope ur arms are healing.....and the power steering back to normal health.
Kamarul,
he has big balls....and super enthusisasm.
Others of note.....nice sounding E36 too but overall, good event and good for me to catch up with some junior kart drivers......Mikko & Victor.
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